Google doodle contest for children
From commemorating birthdays of notable people to lauding achievements in science to applauding big cultural events like the Olympics, Google doodles have celebrated special days across the globe. It...
View ArticleCan you tell a gifted child apart?
Amita Basu enumerates the different ways in which a gifted child can be identifiedA few weeks ago, in these columns, we discussed why it is important to train our teachers in gifted education. We must...
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The art of asking questions
As a student, do you hesitate to ask questions in the classroom? Is it because of being ridiculed? Or is it because you have learnt to shy away from challenging the status-quo? Whatever the reason, you...
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TV Talk
A struggle to surviveThe Lost Future' stars Sean Bean, Corey Sevier, Sam Claflin, Annabelle Wallis and Eleanor Tomlinson. The movie tells the story of a group of post-apocalyptic survivors, who are...
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Filmi Fundas
Female-centric roles for ChitrangadaChitrangada Singh has always been known for portraying off-beat, interesting characters on the big screen. And now, the actress admits that one role she would simply...
View ArticleA tough nut to crack
Dayananda Sagar Institutions recently held a programme called 'Universal ISE - Quiz -- Think Beyond the Limits' for its students. Organised for the students and by the students, the 'Genesis' team...
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For some practical experience
Industrial visits are generally considered to be helpful for students, as they allow them to gain practical knowledge of the subject that they are studying. The commerce students of Seshadripuram...
View ArticleA glance at folk traditions
St Aloysius Degree College recently celebrated 'Journalism Day', where the students were given presentations about folk media — that is, traditional forms of communication like folk theatre...
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Exposure can make all the difference
Foreign exchange programmes present a fairly delightful prospect for many students — not only do they provide a chance to explore a different educational system and of course, network, but...
View ArticleInside the world of cinema
The treeoflife.in and Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust are presenting 'Bollywood Bandwagon' at Ranga Shankara on October 13, 7.30 pm and on October 14, 3.30 pm and 7.30 pm. The puppeteers are Choiti Ghosh,...
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In the city
ART'Age of Innocence''Age of Innocence', a solo painting exhibition by Jaya Javeri, will be held from October 12 to 18 at the ITC Windsor.Impressions'Borders and Boundaries' an exhibition of paintings...
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Getting a head start
The need to give international exposure to children has increased of late and with it has increased the demand for international boards. Parents, who want to send their children abroad to pursue higher...
View Article'My perception about love hasn't changed'
Shah Rukh Khan says his perception about love has not changed over the years. "A relationship is between two people and it is a very personal experience. When you are in love, you have to be yourself....
View ArticleCasting the southern spell in Bollywood
Actor Prithviraj is acquainting himself with the Bollywood boulevard. Also, trying to blur boundaries, if there are any, between the North and South with Aiyyaa. His wide canvas of works is serving as...
View ArticleNo roof to stand under
Buses play an important role in Bangalore. Many people are dependent on the transportation provided by the BMTC to reach their various destinations. But one problem that has been persistent in the City...
View ArticleSo, what's your annual plan?
Working in the garden is certainly laborious. But once flowers bloom, the effort seems worth it. The best varieties to choose for your garden are fast-growing seasonal plants called annuals, writes...
View ArticleA stitch in time
Regular building maintenance is crucial. Ensure that beams, columns and pillars are safe. Non-structural elements such as painting and carpentry also need attention, writes K R Srikanta Prasad....
View ArticleWhere beauty is truth
Grand stone pillars, a beautiful garden and traditional brass lamps, all lend a temple-like feel to 'Mahanadi', a house in Bangalore's Kengeri satellite town. Bhumika Rajan visits the house and can...
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Too much to cope withIn 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse', a series of mysterious murders happen in Seattle, disturbing the peace of the city as a vengeful vampire goes on a rampage. In the middle of it,...
View ArticleThe memoirs of Mallika?
Mallika Sherawat is seriously considering an offer to write her autobiography and if all goes according to plan, the public will soon have a no-holds-barred account of her tryst with Bollywood and...
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